Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Hello, BlueSky. I like to write stories! I want *your* story to thrive! Update: I live with my wonderful wife, her partner, and the dog in the New Hampshire woods. I love the comet-like visits of the three kids! I believe in libraries, integrity, kindness, & more stories. 011
Reposted by Sparrow F. AldenCatherine @ Benefit MiMS @benefitmims.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I've posted about this before but it's a good reminder: the #tariffs are going to significantly raise prices for #Canadian drugs purchased by U.S. residents. #RxCosts buff.ly/LVOPOZdbuff.lyThe cost of drugs from Canada is set to soar for millions of Americans because of a federal ruleMillions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access when a customs rule goes into effect later this month, a change that has sparked opposition from Democrats and some Republicans with the cost of living a top issue for voters ahead of midterm elections. 052
Reposted by Sparrow F. AldenChise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 09/10/2026How Vaccines Work 🧬🧫🧪🔬💉🥽 5144861429
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026These two day-books of poetry begin soon (November 1 and November 29th respectively), so please read and meander along with me! #Advent #Pagan 010
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Eeeeeee! Signum Press presents two of my books of poetry: Morning Meanders: The Wheel of the Year and Morning Meanders: Advent Meditations collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/store #WritingCommunity #QueerWriters #DogPoetry #ThisIsWhyIveBeenSoQuietLatelycollaboratory.signumuniversity.orgSignum Store 120
Reposted by Sparrow F. AldenCatherine @ Benefit MiMS @benefitmims.bsky.social · 06/10/2026A #hospital price disclosure could still be considered deceptive if it leaves out physician fees, facility fees or other costs. Inaccurate price information could also be considered misleading. #PriceTransparency #StoppedClocks #Enforcement buff.ly/oTfnxDdbuff.lyFTC warns health systems against ‘deceptive’ pricing practicesThe Federal Trade Commission has warned 24 of the nation’s largest health systems that incomplete, inaccurate or untimely price disclosures could violate federal consumer protection law, even if the organizations comply with CMS’ hospital price transparency requirements. 031
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026#WritingCommunity Writing a wee grant today for something I'm already doing! 050
Reposted by Sparrow F. Aldenhammancheez but spooky @hammancheez.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Yall wanna see a 2 hour old highland cow 359209125043
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Not vanished! Just... invisible for a while... #LifeIsSoDrattedlyFullOfThings 151
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026www.daysoftheyear.com/days/hobbit-... #Tolkien #Hobbit #HobbitReadingDaydaysoftheyear.comHobbit Day | Days Of The YearEmbracing a whimsical world where small-footed folk gather, relishing hearty feasts, merry songs, and tales of their adventurous journeys. 161
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026National Online Learning Day? www.daysoftheyear.com/days/nationa... Gosh, yes! Shoutout to Signum University: signumuniversity.org and RVCC: www.rivervalley.edu where i teach online — SO accessible!daysoftheyear.comNational Online Learning Day | Days Of The YearUnlocking a world of knowledge from your device - it's like having a library, classroom, and mentor right in your pocket. 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026One shirt and one medium story by your truly in the first anthology from *The Iron Rose*! 000
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026*The Iron Rose: Tales from Lacerta Station* is now available in paperback! shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...shop.ingramspark.comThe Iron Rose and Other Stories: Tales from Lacerta StationAgainst the backdrop of humanity's expansion in the stars, a hole-in-the-wall bar offers a glimpse into the lives of the station workers, ships' crews, and occasional wayward souls who find there a he... 121
Reposted by Sparrow F. AldenPaul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 09/09/2026Astrophotographer Adam (AJ) Smadi caught this image a few hours ago from Washington state. A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface. And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right). 187165515088
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026youtube.com/shorts/YKh-p... Original content: @lenniesaurus.bsky.social I am so glad that you're loved and happy and care for someone so deeply! May your relationship thrive in all kinds of weather.youtube.comhowdy partnerYouTube video by Miss PunnyPennie 000
Reposted by Sparrow F. AldenDragonfly Spiral @spiraldragonfly.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I put on roller skates for the first time when I was 46. Learned to play roller derby, been doing that for over a decade. Oh, and I survived cancer. 2102
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026#Septversary #WritingPrompt #WritingCommunity #QueerWriters #RelicWorld Huh. Great questions. Maybe the village healer is the most empathetic right now, that would be good. the least? there's a wandering herd of seven year olds. For serious. One of them just tried to fly using a blanket. 081
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026#Septversary #WritingPrompt #WritingCommunity #QueerWriters #RelicWorld This is something that I want Mica to become very good at, but we all start somewhere. Let's have him face that totally normal "but aren't you thinking exactly what I'm thinking?" thing. 041
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026#Septversary #WritingPrompt #WritingCommunity #QueerWriters #RelicWorld In the current story, I don't think the question ever occurred to Mica. He's definitely being himself and he's going to be learning that is not a universal trait. 071
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026AND omgoodness, you BeingYourselfVersary???!!! HOORAY! Congratulations! Fireworks! (the kind you like best) 000
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026#Septversary #WritingPrompt #WritingCommunity #QueerWriters Yes! Particularly intentional and found family. In some cultures, a great village where we lift each other up is the norm (yay!) and at birthings and weddings those areas have a custom of shouting the names of those being celebrated. 081
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026#WIPSnips #RelicWorld From my notes: [Terrain again, villagers are on steeply rising track, presumably up a hillside. Riders deploying on side slope makes everyone less effective.] 0110
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026#SeptemberWorldBuilders #RelicWorld Spring right where we are comes on slowly. Plenty of fertility symbols (those rabbits get everywhere!). I think that this group does a big dancing and drumming and music festival because in early spring there's not a lot of new food yet. There's probably booze. 170
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026#SeptemberWorldBuilders #RelicWorld Over many seasons! And clearly the season should affect the plot, I mean... snow. thanks for making me think about that! 040
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026#WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #RelicWorld My brother always folded his button down shirts’ cuffs three times. Anyone can get it right twice, but Cliff got that razor’s edge crease on the third fold every time. 0120
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026#WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #RelicWorld She quick-stepped on velvet slippers out into her private garden, the trees above flowering in a complete canopy of sunset colors where she twirled and lifted her arms to feel her own graceful sway. 0171
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld How could I choose a favorite? 050
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld I love the maps of @kiraofthewind.com @glwalkerauthor.bsky.social @nightoffallengods.com @triempery.bsky.social @mikestruan.com and yours, @mcburnellauthor.bsky.social !! 170
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld When I realized that the folk of the Shattered islands could basically command the shallow waterway trade routes? Yup. Piracy. 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld Have not had the heart to write those times and leftovers yet. 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld Yup, just stay away from the sea. DO YOU HEAR ME, MARDYTH??? 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld Well! In the Dnoanoa mountains if you need to go uphill, there's a network of switch-back-y trails good for a train of donks! 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld Absolutely everywhere. And at the time we're speaking of the established Forest Sanctuaries are the mark of earlier generations who spoke the language of the trees. 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld Well here we are! It's the Stone Age, we're in the Forest of Dau, and the boonies are where people trek into the villages from (often mountainous) for those festivals! 030
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld In the future, again, in the cities. But today wisdom is in the hearts and minds of the Elders, the Healers, the StoryKeepers, and the Knappers. The Speaker often has wisdom, but it is of a different sort: not lore but people-sense. 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld In the future? the cities of Ylluashao and Fresho and others all along the waterways! But for now, the village market is about to be invented as part of the annual "calling everyone together for a festival" festival. 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld For the story that I'm currently working, the leaders live in the villages. You can distinguish them because often they wear a sea-stone necklace with a center stone about the size of a hand. 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld Oh! The source of Ylluashao! At first it was just a water spring, then an outdoor temple, and now a whole cathedral has been built over the water source and a city grown up there. There are actually oodles of holy natural locations, I'm slightly obsessed. 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld Borders are pretty much mountain ridges. Basically no one can get there, so it's the no-one's land between. 040
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld Oh, sea-stone! It's absolutely beautiful and it's everywhere near the sea. It's green up north, then blues and purples as you travel south. It's opalescent, translucent, gorgeous! The "sand" of beaches is tiny sea-stones. It has been found as large as a house, though!! 040
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld Yup, those diamonds? bad idea. Also, the cost of the iron is in People's lives in the mines. 040
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld Many from Phao, but also the south coast of Dau and that region. 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld The very, very edges of the seashore are OK. If you can see the bottom, you'll have warning when a small Kraken comes after you. Fresh water fishing in rivers! Game hunting in the Forest of Dau and the plains of Moapia! 020
Sparrow F. Alden @sparrowgg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026#CartAugust #RelicWorld I'm pretty sure Dnoanoa — that complex of valleys which spread out from that First Cave — is the breadbasket. Yup. 020